Category: Health

What’s in your dog’s food and what it really means

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What Pet Food Labels Really Mean By Robert Mueller Hormone Free & Antibiotic free Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry.  There are some companies who genuinely care about the health and well-being of the pets they impact.  There are others companies whose sole purpose is to generate the biggest profit they can.  While using cheap ingredients and cutting corners is one way to get ahead, another is to generate misleading and fraudulent advertising to deceive their consumers.  Here are some ways that pet food companies trick the public: All meats that…

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Feed your pup with safety in mind at all times

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“Most of the pet population today has weakened kidneys and other vital organs that have been compromised from the continuous consumption of harmful contaminants. The mercury found in fish products, and the herbicide residues found in genetically modified foods used in dog and cat food are setting the stage for thousands of animals to die. Pet deaths related to cancer are increasing every year. It is alarming to see these statistics increase without changes being made to eliminate the problem. A simple switch to biologically appropriate raw meat diets (The raw diet)…

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Is that really guilt you see in your pooch?

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Live with a dog, and you most likely met the “guilty look”. You come home. The plants are knocked over, and soil is tracked all over the floor. The dog is abnormally still and averts its gaze as it thumps its tail slowly. But does the dog feel responsible for  the mess and sorry about having  disobeyed your rules? That is hard to say. Research to date, including  an open-access study published last year, suggests that the answer is no. Moreover, the findings reveals that scolding or punishing dogs will…

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The Thyroid Epidemic in Dogs you may want to know about

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Healthy Dog Club interviews Dr Jean Dodds,  a world renown vaccine research scientist about hypothyroidism in dogs, a growing epidemic often misunderstood among owners. She is also founder of Hemopet, a nonprofit animal blood bank in Southern California and has a new book out,  “The Canine Thyroid Epidemic: Answers You Need for Your Dog” written with Diana R. Laverdure (Dogwise Publishing, $19.95). Dr Dodds talks about: The hypothyroid epidemic in dogs Causes of hypothyroidism (nutrition, genetics, vaccinations etc.) The role thyroid plays in dog’s health and function Importance in addressing this condition,  treatment…

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What questions to ask your new pet sitter

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Interviewing potential sitters to care for your pup can be daunting. With many sitters available, finding the perfect person for your furry loved one is tough! Fortunately, there are some key questions you can ask potential candidates to ensure you hire the ideal sitter. 1. How long have you been pet sitting? A higher level of experience, especially if your dog has behavioral or medical concerns, means your sitter has probably worked with pups similar to yours and can handle their specific needs. 2. Will you be comfortable caring for…

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Dear Fellow Pawrent, You want the best for your dog – especially when it comes to his food. You read labels and try to choose the brand and formula that will nourish your furry friend. That’s why you’ll be as shocked as I was, to discover that dozens of today’s top-selling brands – names you thought you could trust, like Beneful, Pedigree, Purina and more – may not contain the wholesome, healthy ingredients you want for your dog. Take Beneful. The package makes it look like manna from heaven with…

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Travelling with your pet?

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Traveling With Your Pet By Monica Samson More people than ever before treat their pets with unconditional love and care. It is very common for pets to be welcomed into families not as a pet but as a member of the family. Pet owners are eager to take their pets out on family vacations as well. With this growing number of traveling dog’s we have also seen a spike in pet friendly hotels. More than ever, pet owners are willing to take their pets on an international vacation too! Hotels.com…

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What you need to know about depression in pets

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Many veterinarians and experts agree that depression can occur in animals, although there’s little to no scientific evidence to indicate this. But despite the lack of scientific evidence, pet owners know firsthand that their animals have unique personalities and that they do get bored, depressed, lonely, and even grief-stricken. Let’s talk about how to recognize depression in pets and how to manage it. Cats and Stress-Related Depression People tend to think cats are aloof and independent, but they do experience stress when their owners don’t spend enough time with them…

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